It’s Morning time. At table, Sakshi’s Mom is serving breakfast and her Dad and younger sister are sitting at the table. Sakshi comes for Breakfast.
Dad: We have finalized a guy for you. He is a very good match for you and an eligible bachelor of our community. I have seen all the things already and I think he will be a good match for you. I have kept his photo and profile on your table. Have a look before meeting them on 12th of next month.
Sakshi: But dad I have already told you, I don’t want to marry now. I have to set up my career & if I want to marry, I will be marrying someone of my choice who will be like me, who understands and supports me. Not with any random guy you have selected.
Dad: I have given you all freedom till now & I think that at least you will give us 1 right on you for selecting good match for you. We are not your enemy.
Sakshi: Oh come on dad! I am not saying that and I am not in mood to debate in morning hours. I am getting late. Got go now & no from my side for this match.
After reaching office…
Sakshi calls her boyfriend: Hi Nikhil!
Nikhil: Hi baby, how are you?
Sakshi: Not in good mood. Dad again started all that about photo and marriage. He was telling me that they have finalized someone for me.
Nikhil: Oh that’s great! Then let me also meet that guy.
Sakshi: Please, I am not in mood of any kind of jokes. I think we should tell our parents about us so that they can fix our marriage and we will marry whenever you want.
Nikhil: Are you dumb? I have already told you that I am at struggling phase of my life, building up my career. I can’t even think of fixing our marriage and you always spoil my mood by talking about getting married every time.
Sakshi: but Nikhil…
Nikhil: I am busy right now.
Sakshi: but please listen to me once.
Nikhil: No, don’t disturb me. I am busy in meeting with a client in office.
Sakshi: ok, when can…
Nikhil disconnects call.
Sakshi, thinking about Nikhil and his rude behavior, gets involved in her work.
On her way to home, around 7pm in the evening, she sees Nikhil’s car .
It’s Nikhil’s car. Wow! But he, here at this time? 50kms away from his home and office? Might be with a client for meeting. I should call him. If he is free, we will meet and talk & I will lighten up his mood.
Then she calls Nikhil.
Nikhil (in rude and speedy tone): yeah tell me.
Sakshi: hi baby, I thought of meeting you.
Nikhil (shocked): Meeting me!! I told you I am in office in client meeting & how can you come so far at this time.
Sakshi (after being silent for 1 min): yes you are right. Bye.
Then she disconnects call.
I need to find out why he lied to me.
Sakshi goes to restaurant, peeps through window and gets shocked – Anjali!!
Anjali was Nikhil’s ex girlfriend.
Sakshi thinks: but he promised he wouldn’t be in contact with her again. After all Sakshi was in relationship with him since last 2 years.
Now everything comes flashing back to her mind… Card from a stranger, bouquet on his birthday, hair strands, lipstick marks.
So this was the reason & he told stories every time like sudden lift accident for lipstick mark, hair strand, was saving girl from slipping through stairs, office team presented bouquet etc.
Sakshi calls Nikhil again, keeping an eye on him. He disconnects call and sends in a meeting message and again sit back hugging his ex even tighter.
After a week…
Nikhil (calls Sakshi) : Hey baby, what happened? No calls, no messages! Are you alright?
Sakshi: Yeah! I am alright. I was busy in some office work. New boss will be taking charge from tomorrow so was busy on that.
Nikhil: Oh that’s great!! You must be tired due to hectic schedule! Let’s meet over my place, I will give you a great massage, you will feel refreshed.
Sakshi (With a fake smile and hurt by knowing his fake love intensions): Thanks for the concern my love but I am really occupied. It won’t be possible. We will meet later.
Nikhil: If you want I can come to pick you up.
Sakshi: (Laughs out loud as fully aware of his ill intentions till now) No thanks baby, I will come by my own. Give me a day’s time.
Nikhil: As you say sweetheart. And yes, I am going for official tour next week. Try to come before that.
Sakshi: Sure
Nikhil: Ok, bye.
Sakshi: Bye and she disconnects the call.
Next morning all family members sitting at breakfast table having their breakfast.
Dad: How’s you beta? You are not looking happy. Noticing you since a week.
Mom: Yes, she is not even eating food properly. I don’t know what happened to her? (Keeping her hands on Sakshi’s head)
Sakshi with smile holds her mom’s hand and say nothing mom, It’s just office stress.
Mom: We won’t force you to marry. You can take your time. We just want to see you happy. Dad stands up and comes close to Sakshi’s seat and say, I am sorry beta. My intention was not to hurt you. I found this guy best for you. I have always given you best and will always try to give best forever. As you are my princess.
Younger sister comes up and asks her dad what about me dad? Dad replies to her yes, you both are my little angles.
(All laughs out loudly and hugs each other)
That day all ate their food in good mood. Sakshi tell them that her new manager will be joining office today. So there will be lots of office work and occupied days for some time
Before leaving the table Sakshi tells her Dad “Dad, I am sorry to speak with you like that earlier. I am sorry but please I need some time.
Dad assures her and say Sure take your full time. Let me know whenever you are ready.
Sakshi then Hugs her dad and leaves for the office.
After reaching office, Receptionist to Sakshi: Thank god ma’am you are here. Please check the arrangements. I have tried my best and…
Before the receptionist could complete her sentence, Sakshi interrupts her.
Sakshi: Calm down Preeti. New boss is coming not a Hitler.
Preeti: No ma’am. He is not less than Hitler… I have heard he is very arrogant and a rude person…
Sakshi: Really? Don’t worry we will handle.
After all preparations are done, everyone was waiting to welcome their new boss
Finally the Boss arrives at 10am
The moment he enters the gate, all started welcoming him by giving bouquet with formal introduction for handshakes. Hello sir I am Preeti, I am Sachin, I am Saurav, I am….
As the other person was trying to introduce himself, Aakash interrupted and said,
Aakash: We will have introductions later. First tell me where is my cabin?
Preeti: This way sir, let me take you there.
Preeti exchange looks with Sakshi, trying to say through her eyes that “Did you see? I told you he is rude and arrogant.”
At around 12pm…
Sakshi (asks all other employees): why everyone is so serious?
Preeti: It’s the new boss’s impact ma’am.
Both starts laughing out loud.
Suddenly Aakash comes out and everybody stands up from their seat.
Aakash: I am sorry guys!! Leaving you all in between introduction session was very rude. But there was an urgent conference call with our US client and I am glad to share the good news with you guys that we got the project!!!
Every one applauds and this time Sakshi looks and Preeti and says “you were wrong” (through eyes)
And the head of this project will be Miss Sakshi!!
Sakshi astonished in surprise and unable to believe this news but more than happy felt honored.
She went to meet the Boss to thank him specially.
Aakash: Ms. Sakshi! Choose your team and let me know with whom all you will be working on this new big project.
Sakshi: Ok sir. I will give you list by 3pm.
Aakash: Why 3?
Sakshi: You want it earlier?
Aakash (laughs): No. Take your time. You can submit it by tomorrow morning. I want a good team to work with not a forced team.
Sakshi also smiles and thinks damn he is cute and sweet both at the same time.
Next day in the office
Sakshi: May I come in sir?
Aakash: I beg your pardon lady!
Sakshi: Sir I asked if I can come in.
Aakash: Ohk!! Come in. But let me tell you or rather warn you. I am Aakash not Sir. I don’t like Sir or Ma’am culture. We are colleagues. You are not my slave.
Sakshi looks at him in surprise. Everything was going opposite of what she has heard of him before.
Sakshi: Ok, Aakash…
Aakash: That’s better. Yes tell me now.
Sakshi gives Aakash the list of employees and discuss about office work and other important things.
2nd day Sakshi and Aakash were drinking coffee together over office work.
3rd day they started discussing about their likings, family etc.
In next 3- 4 days they become good friends.
On 8th day in office
Sakshi: Good morning Aakash!
Aakash: Good morning! Wanted to ask you as Diwali is coming, what are the plans for office celebration?
Sakshi: Yes, we have arranged an office party. Ethnic attire, gifts distribution will also be there.
Aakash: Wow! That’s good. What more?
Sakshi: There will be dinner and sweets too.
Aakash: Ok. What more?
Sakshi: That’s all as of now. But I didn’t get you. Is there anything you want to add?
Aakash: Yes. Why don’t we invite families too? A day before Diwali, lawn party will be great. What you think? I think family is something who is with us always and we can make them feel how blessed we are by bringing them here at our workplace so that they can see their child’s progress.
Sakshi (Looks at him with a surprise and was happy): wow! This will be awesome. I make all the arrangements for same.
There was a smile at her face while she left from the cabin and whole time while she was at office till time she reached home. On her way back to home, she was thinking about all was her family and their love for her. Suddenly before entering the home, her phone rings.
Tring! Tring!
She looks in the mobile, which was flashing “Nikhil”
Sakshi (picks up the call) : Hi Nikhil!
Nikhil: Nikhil!! What happened? You ok? No baby? No sweetheart?
Sakshi: Yeah, I am ok. I was very much occupied due to my…
Before she completes her sentence Nikhil Interrupts her and say,
Nikhil: Ok, no issues. I just called you to tell you, I am going out for office trip day after tomorrow. So can we meet tomorrow? It’s Sunday and I know you can easily manage.
Sakshi: Oh! Yeah Nikhil, give me some time. I will confirm you the timings tomorrow morning. I can’t tell you exact time of meeting right now.
And then she disconnects the call. Something was going in her mind. There was a spark in her eyes.
She ran in home and hugged her mom & dad.
Mom: What happened? You got promotion??
Sakshi (Laughs out loud): No mom!!
Dad: Then? What’s the reason of my angel’s happiness?
Sakshi: It’s you mom, dad. I love you a lot. And she starts telling them about Diwali party at office while having tea and snacks side by side.
Sakshi asked her Dad that she needs to talk with him about something important on dinner table at night.
Sakshi comes back in her room and send a message to Aakash “Thanks”
Aakash: 🙂
Sakshi: Thanks a lot Aakash. You are really a gem.
Aakash: I know! You love your mom dad a lot…
Sakshi: Surprised. How do you know what’s going in my mind?
Aakash: There is lot more for you to know. Just wait and watch!
Sakshi: Someone is sounding bossy… huh (Thinking if they can be together but…)
Aakash: Ha-ha!! Good night. Enjoy family time.
Sakshi: Good night.
At Dinner table
Sakshi: Dad I gave it a thought and decided that I am ready to marry with the guy you have chosen for me.
Dad (Shocked) : No beta! There is no pressure; we are ok with your decision.
Mom: What happened? Did anyone say anything to you??
Sakshi: NO. It’s my decision. You guys love me a lot and you are the best decision makers of my life.
Dad (With utter happiness): Sure beta?
Sakshi: Yes dad I am 100% sure.
And laughs out loud
Dad: Manju please bring that envelope. I am very happy today
Mom: Here it is. You can check it in your room. We are not in hurry.
After finishing dinner all leaves for their room… but really all left for their rooms??
No. Sakshi was followed by her mom & dad. Sakshi was lying on her bed but mom and dad were hiding themselves on her room’s gate.
Sakshi opens the envelope.
Photograph falls upside down on ground. She jumps off her bed to pick up the photograph. When she see it, she gets completely shocked and shouts..
AAKASH!!!!
Mom and dad come in the room by that time and laughs out loud. Then they ask Sakshi, how’s the guy?
Sakshi looks at them in huge surprise and lots of questions in mind.
Suddenly a message from Aakash: Dinner over??
Sakshi avoids that message and focus again on parents to know what was happening.
Mom: I wanted to tell you but Aakash stopped us, because he wanted you to fall in love first as you were so much in influence of love and he didn’t want you to lose that.
He chose a love marriage for you which is arranged by your parents.
Sakshi with relief and happiness hugs her mom and dad and bids them good night…
Then she turns back to her phone and replies: Yes… 🙂
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My love…
Aakash: Thank god…. 🙂
I Love You My To Be Wifey…
Both smiles and spoke for sometime and then slept, dreaming of a future together.
Next Day.
Tring! Tring!
Nikhil was calling her
Sakshi: Hello.
Nikhil: Do you have mind or not? You were supposed to inform me by what time you will be coming to my place?
Sakshi: Who’s that?
Nikhil: It’s me Nikhil. Stop playing Sakshi!
Sakshi: Playing?? Wrong number.
Nikhil: Hello… Hello…
Call gets disconnected. This time it was Sakshi who disconnected his call forever and BLOCKS Nikhil.